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An Encounter with Red-bellied Woodpeckers Lynn Dahlen won the BirdNote 2013 Listener Survey lottery. She loves BirdNote stories. And it turns out that Lynn had a story for us about these Red-bellied Woodpeckers, which she photographed near her home in Wisconsin. Lynn says: If you sit still on a snow-covered log long enough, you may be rewarded, like I was. This Red belly proceeded to fly directly over my head! My dad taught us the importance of nature. He would take us for walks in the woods, and each walk contained a lesson. I often detour to one of the many walking trails around my hometown to see and hear the amazing wildlife that we are blessed to have in this area. I first became aware of BirdNote while researching a bird sound I heard last fall. Since then, I have become an avid listener. You provide a great resource to all! © Lynn Dahlen
Listen to a BirdNote story about Red-bellied Woodpeckers: http://birdnote.org/show/red-bellied-woodpecker-and-its-curious-name
FRONT COVER: Red-bellied Woodpecker © Gerrit Vyn RIGHT: American Bittern © Gerrit Vyn
Joy. Inspiration. “Aha” moments. Thanks to you, BirdNote stories reached even more people in 2013! During the past year, your gifts to BirdNote helped us reach a daily broadcast audience of more than 1.3 million people, plus thousands more online. That’s an exciting milestone! BirdNote stories are educating listeners of all ages — and inspiring them to care about the natural world. Your investment in BirdNote is making a positive difference for birds, their habitats, and your fellow listeners. Thank you! We appreciate your support and your belief in our work.
BirdNote by the Numbers
1.3 million daily listeners 160+ stations in 264 markets throughout 40 states (up from just one Broadcasts on
station in 2005)
1,000+ shows accessible any time at www.birdnote.org More than Listen to BirdNote shows about the American Bittern http://birdnote.org/show/american-bittern http://birdnote.org/show/american-bittern-thunder-pumper
2,500 photos in the online gallery
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BirdNote builds awareness of birds among listeners of all ages and abilities. “Imagine a non-sighted person being able to hear and listen to the bird songs and learn something new about the birds they can no longer see.”
— Kathie Spegal, Illinois Radio Reading Service
According to our 2013 listener survey, 90% of respondents agree or strongly agree that BirdNote has raised their awareness of birds and the environment. Nearly half of respondents notice birds more frequently, feel more educated about environmental issues, and have a greater appreciation for nature. Western Grebe © Gerrit Vyn
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BirdNote: An Evening Lullaby By Ginger Oppenheimer, BirdNote volunteer What better lullaby than bird song? For more than a year now, BirdNote listeners Paul and Miriam Skrade have played daily BirdNote podcasts for their twin children, Daniel and Annalise, as they are tucked into bed. “BirdNote is the perfect length for settling down at night,” Paul explains. “I love that the shows are short and consist of great little sound bites.”
“The kids enjoy the bird songs and calls in every show. BirdNote leaves them with positive thoughts as they go to sleep.”
— Paul Skrade, parent
Though Paul is an ornithologist, he doesn’t recall being as taken with bird life, habitat, and behavior as Daniel and Annalise when he was their age. Born and raised in a small town in southwest Alaska, Paul spent much of his childhood outdoors. Birds were part of the greater landscape, but not of special interest to him until graduate school. Paul studied ecology and evolutionary biology, with a focus on Mountain Plovers in Montana. That’s when he learned about BirdNote. A fellow student had listened to the BirdNote podcast and recommended it to Paul. “I was intrigued,” Paul recalls. “I loved the bird songs and found BirdNote both informative and entertaining.” Paul also appreciates the way that BirdNote presents technical topics in creative and engaging ways. He has encountered many people who are baffled by his motives as an ecologist and ornithologist, but when he explains his work in simple terms, they begin to understand it. “BirdNote helps connect public radio listeners to science,” says Paul. Because the Skrades do not live near a radio station that airs BirdNote, they’re thankful for the daily podcast. “I’ve never heard it on the radio,” Paul laughs. The podcast is perfect for the family’s nightly routine. Each twin gets tucked in to bed and looks forward to hearing BirdNote. “The kids enjoy the bird songs and calls in every show,” says Paul. “BirdNote leaves them with positive thoughts as they go to sleep.”
BirdNote listeners Annalise and Daniel Skrade help their father, Paul Skrade, conduct research on Mountain Plovers in Montana (photo by Miriam Skrade).
Check out some of the family’s favorite BirdNote shows: Donald Duck www.birdnote.org/show/donald-duck
Emily Hears Great Horned Owls Call http://birdnote.org/show/emily-hears-great-horned-owls-call
Scott Sees a Peregrine Shoot Across the Sky http://birdnote.org/show/scott-sees-peregrine-shoot-across-sky
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With your help, BirdNote is inspiring people to care about the natural world — and take steps to protect it.
According to our 2013 listener survey, respondents reported taking the following actions as a result of listening to BirdNote: • Landscaping with native plants and using fewer pesticides and herbicides • Reducing energy use • Purchasing organic food, shade-grown coffee, and recycled products • Advocating for birds and getting involved with conservation.
Male Redhead (with female Canvasback in background) © Gerrit Vyn
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“BirdNote Literally Changed My Life” By Ginger Oppenheimer, BirdNote volunteer In 2005, Terry Nightingale moved from his urban home in Seattle to rural Marysville, Washington. In this setting, he noticed he was hearing and seeing more birds. At the time, Terry didn’t have an affinity for birds, but his commute to Seattle happened to coincide with the daily broadcast of BirdNote on KPLU 88.5 FM. As Terry listened to BirdNote, he began to harken back to the sounds of his childhood. “Soon after I moved to Marysville, I heard a BirdNote show about the Swainson’s Thrush,” Terry recalls. “I remembered its distinctive song, but I didn’t know what kind of bird it was. Hearing it on BirdNote was a great revelation.” The more Terry heard, the more curious he became. “I was intrigued by what I heard on BirdNote and what I was seeing in my backyard,” he says. Within a few years, Terry was eager to learn more about birds. He discovered that local Audubon chapters offered field trips, so Terry and his 13-year-old daughter, Chloe, signed up for a bird walk. Terry was happy to put a name to the Dark-eyed Junco, a bird that he commonly observed at home. He also discovered that his binoculars were not up to the task. “But I was hooked!” Terry says. Over the next year, he joined at least two field trips per month led by Audubon chapters in the region. “I learned about raptors and shorebirds. I loved seeing my first Bonaparte’s Gull. And I realized that participants and leaders brought a wealth of knowledge about birds and their habitats to share.” Terry became a trip leader in his local Audubon chapter in 2010, leading an average of 10 trips per year. In late 2013, he stepped up as vice president of Pilchuck Audubon. He is particularly interested in carrying on the legacy of education and outreach. Terry feels a great respect for the elders who have imparted so much wisdom to him about birds and their habitats. He is grateful to his mentors and to BirdNote for opening his ears to the sounds and songs of birds. In fact, Terry subscribes to the BirdNote podcast and has archived every show. “I’ve listened to about 90 percent of them, and I’m still learning,” he says. From simply being aware of birds to educating others about the birds of the Pacific Northwest, Terry has embarked on a transformational journey. “BirdNote literally changed my life,” he says.
© Shelly Ellison
BirdNote listener Terry Nightingale looks for birds at Discovery Park in Seattle. Terry says the song of the House Finch is among his favorite signs of spring.
“I was intrigued by what I heard on BirdNote and what I was seeing in my backyard.”
— Terry Nightingale
Listen to the Swainson’s Thrush: http://birdnote.org/show/salmonberry-bird
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Sandhill Cranes Š Gerrit Vyn
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Adapting to a Changing (Digital) Habitat By Adam Sedgley, Director of Listener Engagement and Digital Media
You told us. We listened. An increasing number of listeners are tuning in to BirdNote in a digital format — through our website, podcast, Facebook page, and Twitter feed. And while we are committed to expanding our daily radio broadcasts, we’re also working to improve the experience for our growing base of digital listeners. According to our 2013 listener survey, 43% of respondents listen to BirdNote exclusively in a digital format. By contrast, only 14% of respondents in our 2009 survey listened digitally — a 300% increase over five years. In addition, more than 33% of visits to the BirdNote website during 2013 came from a mobile device such as a smartphone or tablet. That’s more than twice the number from the year before. Digital listenership is growing fast!
© Adam Sedgley
Number of Visits to BirdNote.org from a Mobile Device
In response to these trends, BirdNote is enhancing www.birdnote.org to function even better on mobile devices. The new, improved website, scheduled to launch in 2014, will adapt to various screen dimensions and preferences. Fans who listen to BirdNote on their mobile devices will appreciate the new design, optimized for . . . thumbs!
Mobile Mobile iPadiPad iPhone iPhone iPod iPod
At the same time, we’ll continue to expand our amazing online archive to include more stories, photos, videos, and in-depth discussions with experts. Visionary professionals in marketing and technology have stepped forward to help us reach new digital listeners. With all these tools, we can inspire even more people to care about birds and the natural world — wherever they are!
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Spruce Grouse Š Gerrit Vyn
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Financial Report 2013 Did you know that BirdNote is independently funded and produced? BirdNote’s sources of funding include gifts, grants, and sales of the BirdNote calendar. Radio stations don’t pay for BirdNote, but instead provide valuable air-time. Your giving is vital as we fulfill our mission on behalf of birds and the natural world.
REVENUE $366,336 Sales and Other Income $14,308 (4%)
Contributions $152,028 (41%)
$200,000 (55%)
Foundation Grants
EXPENSES $350,435 Managing and Building the Organization $53,948 (15%)
Outreach to Stations and Listeners $16,339 (5%)
Telling the Stories $280,148 (80%)
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Thank You, Donors! Your support makes it possible for BirdNote to share inspiring stories about the lives and needs of birds — on the air, online, and on demand. This list represents the cumulative giving of new and long-time donors, from 2004 through December 2013. GOLDEN EAGLES $100,000 + The Bobolink Foundation The Icicle Fund Ardell Kuchenbecker The Lufkin Family Foundation / Peter Jay Sharp Foundation Nancy Nordhoff and Lynn Hays Lucy R. Waletzky GREAT BLUE HERONS $50,000 - $99,000 Lucy Hadac Lenore Hanauer TRUMPETER SWANS $20,000 - $49,999 Ellen Blackstone and Chris Altwegg Gretchen Hull The Estate of Ardell Kuchenbecker Liam Lavery and Yazmin Mehdi Rebecca Liebman The Maple Bay Fund Daughters of Thero North: Chris Peterson, Patty North, and Kathy North Mary Pigott Joan and Mike Schmidt KINGFISHERS $5,000 - $19,999 Helle BielefeldtOhmann and David Fitzpatrick Paul L. Davis Dan Drais and Jane Mills The Hugh and Jane Ferguson Foundation Tom Grant and Julie Kesler JiJi Foundation Howard and Grace Lincoln Thomas and Annalee Luhman The Norcliffe Foundation Gerald and Linda Nordberg Bonnie and Richard Robbins David and Catherine Skinner Town Creek Foundation Tom and Kristi Weir
Miriam Williams Hans & Elizabeth Wolf Foundation The Peg and Rick Young Foundation MEADOWLARKS $1,000 - $4,999 Christina and Ben Anderson The Harry C. & Florence E. Bauknecht Charitable Fund Richard and Eleanore Baxendale Eleanor Boba and Alan Humphrey Sallie Bodie The Boeing Company Gift Matching Program Erin and Mark Borden Paul and Debbi Brainerd Emory Bundy and Noel Angell Tom and Ann Campbell Patricia and Robert Charlson Chris Cluett Ellen Wallach and Tom Darden Jon and Anne Fox Frause Group Scott and Susan Freeman Steve Hallstrom and Cecelia Boulais Suzanne Hittman Charlie and Carrie Kahle Phyllis Kind Lea Kouba Jennifer and Marc Kropack Lucky Seven Foundation MacDonald-Miller Andrea McFadden Annie McTavish Sarah Merner and Craig McKibben Microsoft Matching Gifts Program Suanne and Wes Nagata Patty North and Robert Ahola Kit O’Neill and Tom Leschine Walter and Patricia Oelwein Gordon Orians and Marianne Kogon Chris and Todd Peterson
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Judy Pigott Pilchuck Audubon Pam and Dave Pinkham John and Suzanne Price Bill and Wendy Rabel Steve and Joan Raymond Scott and Kimberly Rice Judy Roan and Ron Reeder Nancy Rumbel and Ron Rabin Satterberg Foundation Harrington-Schiff Foundation Bruce and Christy Schwager The Seattle Foundation Linda and Rick Sedgley Skagit Audubon Michael and Mary Jo Stansbury Helene Steinhardt John Teutsch and Mary Foster Irene Wilcox Betty Woods and Don Lockwood Bill and Jennifer Woyski Martha Wyckoff and Jerry Tone Karen and Joe Zook SANDPIPERS $500 - $999 Anonymous Susan Barnes Charlotte Behnke Bill and Beatrice Booth Leah Brown Terri and Bruce Butler Sally and Tom Cahill Amanda and Bob Clark Candace Coe and Richard Peterson Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Matching Gift Program Amanda Gibson and Darius Miller Amy and Chris Gulick Leslie Hagin Alan Hartmann Lorraine and Dennis Hartmann Helen and Dwight Hawley Laurie Jelinek Tracy Kahlo Linda Larson and Gerald Johnson
Beth Lorber John Lundin Jay and Deirdre McCrary Colene McKee and Bill Denzel Nancy McKee Libby Mills and Rusty Kuntze John and Linda Murtfeldt John and Lee Neff Leslie Heizer Newquist and Chuck Newquist Terry Nightingale Kathy North and Steve Monohan Pamela Okano Wendi Okun Bob Porter and Brooke Trout Barbara and Gerald Retzlaff Roberta Roberts Sievert and Brigitte Rohwer The Estate of John Schwager Valerie Tarico and Brian Arbogast Idie Ulsh Catherine and Richard Wilson WARBLERS $100 - $499 Anonymous Chuck and Marylou Adams Andrea K. Allen Shirley Anderson D’Arice Anderson Laurie Bauman Arnold and Steve Arnold Hanna H. Atkins Janis Augustin Glenn and Mary Lou Austin Nancy Axell Mary Ayres Linda and Gordon Bainbridge Marygrace and Peter Barber Carol P. Barnard Bob Barry Barbara Bennett Steve Albrecht and Katherine Berndt Irene Billa and Gertrude Brubaker Kim Black and Peter Nyberg
Donald Blair and Nancy Dock Jennifer and Steven Blusk Danielle and Norm Bodine Hilary Bolles Dale and Joan Boose Allan Borden and Norma KirmmseBorden Betty Borman and Steve Marts Sandra Bowman Theresa and Robert Britschgi Robert and Beverly Brooks Sharon Brown Carol and Chuck Brunner Joanna Buehler John and Mary June Burks Beverly and Jeffrey Campbell Carol Carlson-Ray Minnie Caruso Ann Casey and Carol Plunkett Tim Celeski and Leslie Newman Ellen Chase Pat Chiarelli Bob and Sheila Chidsey Steve Clagett and Jennifer Parker Joseph Clark Shamra Clark Martha Clarkson Kenneth and Susan Cohen Laurel Cohen George Collins Richard and Pat Cook Marc and Beth Cordova Martha Craig Mike Gilbert and Cynthia Cruver Carol Fern Culhane Diane D’Arcy Suzannah Dalzell Ronald deGray Barb Deihl Kristin Delancey Holly and John Delaney Elli DeLong Denis and Roxie DeSilvis Emily Dexter Karrin and Walter Dhondt Diana Diettrich
Elizabeth and William Dixon Sandra Drissen Sharon Dunn Ted Paprocki and Catherine Dunn Mr. & Mrs. Henry Eckfeld Dianne and Rick Edmonds Diane Emord Dianne Engleke Kern Ewing Birte and James Falconer Judith Finn Bruce and Judy Finney Andrew Fisher and Elizabeth Burke Jennifer and Richard A. Fisher Allen and Chris Fitz Lorraine Fontanes Bob and Sue Frause John and Carol Friends Jerry Hillis and Diana Gale Gail Gammel Christopher and Evelyn Getman Vickie and Scott Gibbs Kathleen Giblin and James Gorham Janice and John Gibson Adeline Gildow Steve and Janet Goff Paul and Sherryl Goldfinger Derek Storm and Cindy Gossett Emily Moore and Gerald Graham Maria Grosjean Donald and Norma Guenthoer Ellen Haas Gayle Hackamack Daniela and Michael Hall Kathy Hall Janet Hall and Nicole Luce Mike Hamilton Robert D. Hammond and Margie Johns James and Maxine Hansen Marcia Harper Dan and Jan Harville Mary Heffernon Jim and Valerie Hemmen Continued on page 14
BirdNote is grateful to The Lufkin Family Foundation and The Peter Jay Sharp Foundation for underwriting our “Stories of Stewardship” series and supporting our partnerships with national environmental organizations.
BirdNote partners include: • American Bird Conservancy • Audubon • Ducks Unlimited • Environment for the Americas • National Environmental Education Foundation • Partners in Flight
Sandhill Crane © Gerrit Vyn
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Thank You, Donors WARBLERS, cont’d Cheri Hendricks Emma and Merritt Hess Tacy Hindle Michael Hoebel Heidi and Kim Hoelting Esther Holt Janet Howe Alan and Amy Huggins Cheryl Ann Hughes Marcia Ian Loren and Patty Imes Alexa Ingram-Cauchi Jim Irving Luanna Iverson Michael Iwata Julia Jackson Deborah Jacobsen K.T. Janney and R. Chandrasekar Debra Jarvis and Wes Van Voorhis George and Lynne Jensen Marion Jouas Jerry Joyce Barbara Karl Patricia Karman Matthew Kaufman Jacqueline Kendziorek Teresa Kluver Paul Koker William and Gloria Koll Doug Lamerson Susan Lane Mark Boswell and Sherrie Larimore Jeff and Cheryl Laufle Heather Leach and Mark Hofer Jennifer Leach Jean and Roger Leed Janet Lewinsohn Robin Llewellyn Mary Lungaho and Barry Goff Joan Lupacchino Catherine Lynch Walter and Ruth MacGinitie Emily and Leonard Mandelbaum Donna Manders Charles Bergman and Susan Mann Dr. Edgar and Linda Marcuse Marcia Reid Marsted Melodie Martin Beth Mastin-Keifaber Robert and Holiday Matchett Mary McCann-Bone and Daniel Bone Gary and Cassandra McCullough Jennifer and Mark McDonald
Karen and John McKeon Patricia and Christian Melgard Ellie Horsnell and Joanna Mendelsohn Betsylew Miale-Gix Gordon and Jacquelyn Miller Tamara Mitchel Carol Mockridge Nancy and Doug Morningstar Julie and Tom Moylan Paul Muldoon and Karen Richter Emma Jean Musto John Narver Sydney Nash Bob and Maryann Ness Jane Neubauer James Nichols Catherine and Will Nickum Barbara and Rod Nuss Lori and Bob O’Brien Sharron and Daniel O’Donnell Ellen O’Neill-Stephens and Jack Stephens Janice Obuchowski Olympic Peninsula Audubon Sharon Oswalt Mark and Judy Oswood John Ottenheimer and Nancy Nolan Joan Packer Lynnette Page Geraldine Paluszeski James Parrott and Carolyne L. Wright Sandra Patzman Terri Pauls Martin and Helen Payne May Pendergrass Sierra Peterson and John Beil Suzanne Peterson Chris Pope and Mary Lou Harris Gerald and Barbara Porter Elizabeth Post Kenneth Pouch Pamela Pritzl Barbara Radford Marjorie Wenrich and Eric Ramhorst Shirlee Read and Clyde Salisbury Bruce Reid Terry Retchless Debra Revere Denise Rhiner and Joseph Losi Pamela Ritter
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Margaret Roach Tod Rodman Alan Roedell Simon Roffey Mary K. Rogers Pam and Bob Roney Kathleen Root Barbara Rosenkotter and Arthur Tyson II Elizabeth and Geoff Rossi Tony and Gale Roth Anna and Thomas Rudd Jeanne Sargent Diane and Kent Sargent Steve and Annie Schwager Lynn Sealey Joan and Bud Searle Jill Seidel Paul Sommer and Laura Selby Greg Shaw and Anna Mastroianni Dyanne Sheldon and Jean Singer Marjorie Sherry Elaine Shields Carol Lee Smith Wendy Sorensen Carolle and David Speer Marcia Spees Robert and Davney Stahley Judith Starbuck Michael Stein and Allison Barnes Marcia Stone Linda Kerr Stores Deborah and Keith Streeter Bob Sundstrom and Sally Alhadeff Kim and George Suyama Constance Swank Alan Swinamer Christine Sydneysmith Michael Thomas Martha Thompson Mary Anne Thorbeck Robert C. Thurmond and Monica Uhl Cheryl Trivison Mary Ann Trombold Julia Tucker Carole Tyson Robert H. and Inge M. Uphoff Randolph Urmston and Eliza Davidson Karlene and Gary Utter Valerie Vandenberg Roper and John Roper Floie Vane Dan Varland
Vashon-Maury Island Audubon Colette Vogele Gerrit Vyn Nancy Waddell Mary and Tony WardSmith Tricia and Steven Watson Mark O’Deady and Marguerite Watt Diane Weber Joanne Werger Whidbey Audubon Lynn Wilkins Stefan Williams Jacqueline Y. Wilson Barbara and Victor Winquist Wayne and Flora Wong James Wood Gretchen and Jack Wood Philip and Carolynne Wright Julie Yamamoto Betsy Yee-Diamond CHICKADEES $1 - $99 Wendy Aeschliman Betty Agent Deb Allen Carol Alquist Jeff and Joy Anderson Juanita Anderson Linda Andrews Roxanne Angel Diana Armstrong Judith B. Bailey Cindy Bailey Bridget Baiss Christopher Banco Nancy and Casey Bardue Lucille Barnard Elsa Batres-Boni Allen Bauer Rayburn Beale Todd Beauchamp Kimberly Becklund Karen Bender Nancy Bernard The Best @ Dianne B James Bettinger Rosalind Billharz Richard Birnbaum Shelley and Will Black Kenneth Blackshaw Carol Blanding Mary Lou and Peter Block Georgiana Blomberg Jennifer Blue Helene Blume Brenda Boardman
Howard Bowen Claire Bracaglia Richard Brandon Gary Breidenstein Jacqueline Brooks Andrew and Maureen Brouillard Jerry and Kathy Brownstein Vicki Bryant Peter Bunten Clay Burrows Charles Burt Mary Bush Carie Bussey Mary Pat Byrne Carole Cannon Luis Cantu Kay Carley Lyman Carpenter Harry Carrel Linda Carroll Nina Carter and Tom Rainey Rodman Carter Nick Cassara Dr. Laurie Cassidy Lee Chavez Susan Chiat and Ron McCabe Irene Christofferson Mary Clark Judy Clark Steve Clayton Lynnette Clemens Tim Cline Amy Cole Geoffrey Cole Dorothea Collins John Cook Ginger Cooley Leonard and Carla Corin Mary Cowan Lawrence Culleton Gary Curtis Conrad Cyr Richard and Catherine D’Onofrio Helen Dallas Thomas Darlington Anita de Give Peter de Jong Ann de Jong Mary Ann De Lellis Robin Dearling Louise deLorme Robert Dente Raymond Desy Brian Dillon Linnea Donnen Patrice Donovan Philip Doyle Judith Dubois and James M. Smith Kathryn Duchene
Nancy Dunn Doreen Dunton Timothy Durnell Ellen Edens Glenn Eklund Dominique Emerson Lila Emmer James R. Enslow Shelley Entwistle Jan Errick Mike Eustis Rebecca Evans Anthony Fay David Fayram Elizabeth and Samuel Febba James Fiero and Barbara Gross Christie Fountain Caryn Friedlander Veer-Tess Frost Andrew Funk Jim and Audrey Gift Greg and Susan Gilles Brandon Gillin Colleen Girard Deidre Goulding Mary J. Graham Karen J. Granger Suzanne Grant J. Michael Green Greenbank Garden Club Elaine Greene Nikolai Gregoric Jenifer Hackett Carla and Ross Haddow Fletcher Hahn Carol Halberstadt Cynthia Hall Christie Hammond Margarite Hargrave Colleen Harker Katie Lynn Harrison Thomas N. Harston Virginia Haver Kris Hay Grant and Jody Heiken HELP Virtual Office Support Jade Hems Grant Hendrickson Helen Hepp Wendy Herbert Ann Hetherington Janet Hintermeister Michael Hobbs Martha and Everett Hollis Stacey Hooper Kathryn Hornbein Twyla and Dan Hoskins Gabriella Howard Continued on page 16
BirdNote is grateful for The Bobolink Foundation’s continued investment in our “Sounds and Stewards of the North American Landscape” series, which educates listeners about bird sounds and celebrates stewards of the habitats that we share with birds.
Long-tailed Jaeger © Gerrit Vyn
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Thank You, Donors CHICKADEES, cont’d Charles Hull Jean Huskamp Elizabeth Ilem Sego Jackson Mark Janicke Barbara Johnson Betty and George Johnson Jan Johnson John Johnson Joy and Craig Johnson Jennifer Jolliffe Marcia Kamin Camille and Al Kariya Gary Kelsberg and Sarah Safranek John Keplinger Wesley Kimberley Roselle Kovitz Daniel Kruger Marcella Kurowski Mascha Kushner Margie Lange Clayton D. Lanum Andrew Lapworth Donna LaRocca Virginia L. Latimer Mary Lattier Eileen Lauzon Marcia Lazoff Daniel Leavell Marion Lebourveau Carol Leenstra William L. Lehmann Jon Leland Ken Kaufmann and Chuck Lennox Rosemary Levasseur Deborah Liker Krista Loercher Robert Long Margie Low Charles Terry and Betsy MacGregor Bill Maier Anne Malone Patsy Manning Alicia Mariscal Marie and John Marrs Peter S. Marshall Jane Marshall Robert Martin George Mastrodonato Mary Ellen Maxell Robert May Vallery and Linda McCann Judith A. McComas Maggi McConnell Kuleen McGrath Lara McIntosh Laine McLaughlin Clare McLean Louise McNerney
Bonnie Mearns Carol Merkley Marlene Merritt Mark Messinger Marni Micek Sunshine Millar Ivan and Darlene Miller Susan Miller Elisa Miller and Norm Brocard Kathy Minsch Susan Moe Judith Moeckel Chris Mooney Sharon Moore Anza Muenchow and Marc Wilson Judy Mukai James Mullen Michael Murphy Pat Musberger Julie Myers Evelyn Nash Nancy Newman Mary Nicholas Thomas Nichols Karen Noble-Newman Charles O’Clair Colleen O’Connor Barbara Ochterski Leanna M. Olmsted Martha Oman Jacqueline Oneil Ginger Oppenheimer Bruce Osborn Steven Pace Susan Palmason Wendy Panikker Rosemary Pendergast Christopher Petrich Claudia Philippe James Pomeroy Teresa Pottmeyer and Geoffrey Trowbridge Paul Prappas David Pratt and Sarah Rodriguez Pratt Jacqueline Prescott Rebecca Pursley Melissa Qualls Sally Rawlings Marie Rediess Katy Reed Barbara Renfrow-Baker Raymond Ritter Minuit and Jean Robbins Pamela Roberson Gary Robertson Arthur Robidoux Bill and Diane Rosolowsky Michelle Rubesch Barbara and Larry Rymon Louis Sacks
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James Saltalamacchia Teresa Sandner Elaine Sartoris Wynn Sasaki Michael Sato and Amy Nelson Kristina Schafer Shannon Schlinger Sarah Schmidt Audrey Seale Holly Sears Adam Sedgley and Kristi Sartnurak Karen Selle Christi Shaffer and Megan Bean Susan Sharbaugh Victoria Shields Wendelyn Shore Jean Shreve Laurie and Dean Singer Jeanie Skibiski Carol Smith James Smith Susan Smith-Franks Brian Snodgrass Kristina Snowden Sheila Sondik Clark and Cheryl Spencer Ann Spiers Suzanne St. Peter Andrew Stackhouse John and Carol Stansfield Gayle Stebbings John Kessler and Lisabeth Sterling Allyn Stevens Sallie Stewart Christine Stoll Dana Sullivan Linda Swan Cindy Sweeny Elinor Sweet Frank Tavares Kathryn Teson Karen Thompson Sara Throckmorton and Joseph Vance Jean Trent Heinz Tschabitscher Mavis Turner Baxter Urist Susan Van Bell Regina VanLoon Anne-Marie VanWart and Lee Winkler Tony Varela Elizabeth Vazquez Rona Visser Bruno Vogele Jack and Karen Volinski Richard Wagner Suzanne Wall Jean Warren
Toshiko T. Watson Desiree Webster Winkler Weinberg Larry and Anne Weingarth Deborah Wessell Judith Wheeler Rob Whitlam Nancy and Kenneth Wiersema Faith Wilder Elizabeth Williams Elida Wilson John Wingfield Kristina Wood Sandra Woods John Woods Lois Woolwine Jillian Yomnick Lori Yoshinaga Richard and Connie Youel Aurelia and Gregory Young Pam Young Michael Zeigler II Jennifer Zeisig Penelope Ziarnik Yvonne Zylan In-Kind Supporters Chris Altwegg Ellen Blackstone Shamra Clark Cognition Studio Kay Sprinkel Grace Gordon Orians Chris and Todd Peterson Saint Mark’s Episcopal Cathedral Seattle Audubon Nature Shop Seward Park Audubon Center Theron Shaw Deborah and Keith Streeter Idie Ulsh Gerrit Vyn Ellen Wallach Storytellers’ Circle BirdNote appreciates the sustaining support provided by our monthly donors: Charles Burt Anita de Give Timothy Durnell Donna LaRocca Catherine and Will Nickum Tony Varela Dan Varland Karen and Joe Zook
Pacific Flyway Circle BirdNote is grateful to the founding members of the Pacific Flyway Circle: Anonymous Helle BielefeldtOhmann and David Fitzpatrick Ellen Blackstone and Chris Altwegg Paul and Debbi Brainerd Harriet Bullitt Chris Cluett Tom Darden and Ellen Wallach Dan Drais and Jane Mills Lucy Hadac Steve Hallstrom and Cecelia Boulais Kristine Johnson and Dave Elhert Charlie and Carrie Kahle Phyllis Kind Jennifer and Marc Kropack Liam Lavery and Yazmin Mehdi Rebecca Liebman Thomas and Annalee Luhman The Maple Bay Fund Gerald and Linda Nordberg Nancy Nordhoff and Lynn Hays Wendi Okun Gordon Orians and Marianne Kogon Chris and Todd Peterson Judy Pigott Mary Pigott Pam and Dave Pinkham Scott and Kimberly Rice David and Catherine Skinner John Teutsch and Mary Foster Irene Wilcox Hans & Elizabeth Wolf Foundation The Peg and Rick Young Foundation The Pacific Flyway Circle is the first of four flyway circles that BirdNote will establish throughout North America. Members’ annual gifts of $1,000 or more help BirdNote tell more stories and reach more people, on the air and online.
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Northern Waterthrush Š Gerrit Vyn
Special Recognition The bird songs and calls in BirdNote shows are provided by the Macaulay Library of the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, which maintains the world’s largest archive of wildlife sounds and videos. Check it out at http://macaulaylibrary.org. The soundscapes for many BirdNote shows are recorded by acoustic ecologist Gordon Hempton and provided courtesy of quietplanet.com. We appreciate our corps of nearly 500 photographers, including Paul Bannick, Tom Grey, Mike Hamilton, Greg Lavaty, Tom Munson, Tom Sanders, Daniella Theoret, Gregg Thompson, and Gerrit Vyn, who help us share the beauty and essence of birds through our website, calendar, annual report, newsletters and other communications.
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The BirdNote Team Production Team and Staff Executive Producer Chris Peterson Producer John Kessler Narrators Mary McCann Michael Stein Writers and Science Advisors Bob Sundstrom, PhD Ellen Blackstone Gordon Orians, PhD Dennis Paulson, PhD Todd Peterson Idie Ulsh Frances Wood Editor Todd Peterson Theme Music Nancy Rumbel and John Kessler Managing Director Sallie Bodie Director of Digital Media Adam Sedgley Director of Donor Relations Shelly Ellison Web Manager Ellen Blackstone Bookkeeper Lois Woolwine (Top to bottom): Chris Peterson, BirdNote Founder and Executive Producer; John Kessler, Producer; Mary McCann and Michael Stein, Narrators; Gerrit Vyn, BirdNote Board Member and Multimedia Producer for the Cornell Lab of Ornithology.
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Administrative Assistant Sue Palmason Graphic Designer Kristine Johnson, Cognition Studio
2013 Board of Directors President Liam Lavery Secretary Dan Drais Treasurer Alan Hartmann, CPA Members at Large Thomas Darden, PhD Anna Fahey Thomas Luhman, PhD Jennifer Leach Andrea McFadden Gerrit Vyn
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Spotted Sandpiper Š Gerrit Vyn
Birds connect us with the joy and wonder of nature. By telling vivid, sound-rich stories about birds and the challenges they face, BirdNote inspires listeners to care about the natural world — and take steps to protect it.
Barrow’s Goldeneye © Gerrit Vyn
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